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Leading housebuilder helps inspire next generation of construction workers in South Devon

Persimmon Homes, one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, has helped inspire next generation of construction workers in South Devon.

The local team supported South Devon College’s SkillBuild 2023 event which was held on Thursday, April 27th, and was an opportunity for local primary school students to explore the wide range of careers available in the construction industry.

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Persimmon secure unanimous resolution to grant for 1,435 homes on new major site in East Devon

Persimmon Homes South West has secured a unanimous resolution to grant planning permission for a new sustainable community of 1435 high-quality homes in Cranbrook, East Devon.

Approval was given for the development at a meeting of East Devon District Council’s planning committee last week, and the scheme includes a mix of quality new apartments and houses, which will help meet local...

Devon-based sailing charity gets £5k funding boost from local housebuilder

A Devon-based sailing charity has received a major funding boost from a leading housebuilder.

Dart Sailability, a volunteer-run organisation, has secured a £5,000 donation from Persimmon Homes Cornwall and West Devon, which will support the group’s annual operational costs. Based at Dartside Quay at Galmpton, the organisation supports anybody with any disability to enjoy sailing,...

Persimmon leading the charge in Plymouth with pioneering on site eco-car club

Homeowners on a major housing development in Plymouth can now benefit from a pioneering on site car club offering hire-by-the-hour access to its zero emission vehicles on their streets.

Persimmon Homes’ Palmerston Heights, which is providing hundreds of quality new homes for local people, now includes a ‘hire by the hour’ Co Cars electric car with three more cars to following in the...

Leading housebuilder donates Christmas turkeys to Plymouth Foodbank

A leading housebuilder has supported local families this Christmas after donating a number of turkeys to the Plymouth Foodbank.

The charity visited Persimmon Homes’ head office in Derriford on Thursday to collect six turkeys which will be used to supply local families in the City with a hot Christmas-day meal.

Plymouth Foodbank is part of a nationwide network supported by...

Domestic abuse charity in Cornwall and Devon receives funding boost from local housebuilder

A charity supporting people in Devon and Cornwall who have been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence has received a cash boost from a leading housebuilder.

First Light has secured a £1,000 donation from Persimmon Homes Cornwall and West Devon.

The organisation helps thousands of adults and children in the South West every year to lead safer lives, free from...

Persimmon inspire next generation of construction workers at ‘fantastic’ Plymouth jobs fair

Persimmon Homes recently joined some of Plymouth’s biggest and best known employers at the city’s ‘Launchpad Live’ two-day future careers event.

Launchpad Live was hosted at Home Park on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd September and was attended by over 2000 students from Years 9 – 13.

The careers fair showcased the wide array of opportunities available locally and promoted...

East Devon junior footballers get new kit boost from leading housebuilder

Youngsters at a junior football club in East Devon will be looking sharp for the new season after receiving a grant for new kit from a leading local housebuilder.

Cranbrook United Under 9s have hit the back of the net with £1,000 from the Persimmon Homes South West region.

The funding comes as part of Persimmon’s Community Champions initiative, which sees 64 good causes...

First residents move into new Dawlish development

A brand-new Persimmon Homes development in Dawlish has welcomed its first residents – and they have declared themselves ‘besotted’ with their new home.

Caitlyn Pearson and Liam Grayshan, aged 21 and 24, are the first occupants at Swan Park, Dawlish, which offers a wide range of private and affordable homes in the thriving South Devon resort.

Commenting on the move, Caitlin...

Mental health support charity to receive funding boost

A mental health charity based in Exmouth in Devon is receiving a £1,000 funding boost thanks to regional housebuilder Persimmon Homes South West.

Heads Up Mental Health Awareness CIC applied for the donation from the Persimmon Homes Community Champions scheme, which was created to financially assist regional charities, organisations and good causes.

Paula Baker from Heads Up...

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